Posted by Victoria North This week on Project Runway, the designers were challenged to turn bridesmaid dresses into something that really could be worn again. The designers were given $50 and a maximum of 2 yards of fabric......
Posted by Victoria North The designers are challenged to turn bridesmaid dresses into something you really can wear again....
So it was a pretty tame episode compared to last week's drama. Last night the contestants were asked to remake old bridesmaid dresses which is a pretty neat idea. I was psyched. Some of them looked amazing after the redo, some of them not so much. (cough, Valerie, cough).The winner, was Michael C. And boy was everyone seething. Okay, I don't...
Se7en gives a list of seven sewing projects that can be done with a pillowcase. There’s the classic pillowcase dress or skirt, but there are also several projects I wouldn’t have thought of before. A cutting/assembly diagram gives an abbreviated how-to…...
Posted by Victoria North When twelve designers are broken into two teams, who will rise to the occasion and who will be sunk?...
Posted by Victoria North Two teams of 6 were challenged to create a collection for Fall 2010. Who survived this week and who was send packing?...
Three words. Tim Gunn's Speech. Wow. There are few times when I see Tim Gunn make a speech. Especially one that focuses on one individual. I was a little surprised that he really came down on Gretchen. I thought he was going to say something about how he disagreed with the judges but he just came down on her.And I have...
Project No. 4 ... My first footie ! ... ran out of yarn on this one... so I'll just have to play musical feet for a little while. Project No. 5 ... My first socks!! ... I just used what yarn I had on hand for this one. I wanted to test out the pattern before I bought more yarn...
Posted by Victoria North Design a garment based on a creation by hat designer Phillip Treacy. Who was the winner and who was out?...
Posted by Victoria North Design a garment inspired by the work of hat designer Philip Treacy. Did the judges get it right? What was your favorite design?...
Was I in bizzaro world last night? Was the group's taste just really off?Ok, I liked Michael C.'s dress, but I think Casanova said it well (wait, did I just say that?) "The dress that Michael made (pause)....every girl from Puerto Rico have that dress in their closet."I laughed out loud when Ivy screamed "WTF! There I said it!" Everyone in...
See, I told you it wouldn't take long! Pattern : Wicked Lace Neckwarmer Yarn : Rowan Silk Wool DK Size : n/a Needles : US 6 circs I originally bought two balls of yarn for this project since I was following the yardage for the pattern, but I ended up needing only one ball instead. It was a nice, easy lace...
Erin, a reader in Michigan, sent me some photos of an embroidery project that she inherited from a friend. I bet many of us can relate to receiving a partial embroidery kit from friends or relatives, and not knowing where to find the missing elements. In Erin’s case, she has the fabric stamped with the [...]...
Posted by Victoria North Which designer was sent home this week during this unconventional party store challenge?...
So I missed the first two episodes of PR. For some reason my DVR didn't record it and I thought I'd just watch it On Demand but I never get around to that AND for some reason I don't like watching episodes of PR when I know there's a newer one.So finally, I set my DVR to record it and watched...
Now that Season 8 of Project Runway is underway, we get to see Nina Garcia on a weekly basis dolling out advice and critique to the challenged designers. As the fashion editor for Marie Claire (and formerly Elle magazine), Nina has the up-to-the-minute info on what’s hot and what’s not. And, she can disseminate a [...]...
Pattern : Jewel from Custom Knits by Wendy Bernard Yarn : Valley Yarns Southwick in Black (pima cotton/bamboo) Size : XS Needles : US 7 circs Love love love this project. I had an idea of a design for a simple tank in my head with a ribbon woven through the neckline so instead of drafting my own pattern, I used...
Here’s a round-up of some projects to get the kids ready for school. Can you tell I’m ready? Be sure to share links to your own back-to-school projects in the comments section. We love to see what you’re making!BACKPACKS, BAGS & POUCHESApple Print Backpack from Alpha Mom.School Bag from Make it Do.Personalize a Backpack from Simply Modern [...]...
Posted by Nicole Smith The designers are challenged to create a look fit for a Times Square billboard....
Posted by Victoria North Did the judges make the right choice in the season 8 premiere?...
Posted by Nicole Smith Tim, Heidi, Nina, and Michael are all back with 17 designers for the new season on Lifetime....
This is the latest joint project between my mom and me. She made the bag itself, I did the cross-stitch and appliqued it on. This was for my grandmother’s birthday (a milestone one), and actually my mom made another bag from the same pattern out of a different fabric to give to her as well. [...]...
The newest season of Project Runway starts tomorrow night at 9pm on Lifetime! Are you psyched? I've been seeing the promos all over my google ads and TV. LOVE, the TV ads. So edgy....
The Great Vintage Shirt Project - Advance 8413 I didn't forget about the Great Vintage Shirt Project - it just was at the bottom of the list for July! I did get it done and actually like it quite a lot. The main interesting features of this shirt is the double pocket and sleeve tabs which are cut on the cross...
Today's exclusive project from Fa la la la Felt: 45 Handmade Holiday Decorations are these Sweet Trio embroidery hoop ornaments......
Hi everyone! Just wanted to give you an exciting update on RTW fashion..retro is on the runway for Fall 2010! These images are from the Louis Vuitton Fall 2010 RTW collection. You can see more images from this and other collections in my post at Five Guineas, or view them all at style.com. Enjoy!!...
Can you believe how excited were were at DIYStyle to find out that one of favorite St. Louis area fashion designers is a contestant on THIS new season of Project Runway! Lucky for us that we snagged an interview with him for DIYStyle long before PR got hold of him Watch the video on [...]...
For the progress, fabrics, notions, disscussions, etc… http://www.flickr.com/groups/burdastylebook/ Please join if you’d like....
Call it acid yellow, call it chartreuse; it's a color that POPS and heats up any summer wardrobe....
O kay after the disaster of my last project, which was a modern pattern (Vogue 2029), I am starting a new vintage pattern creation. ¡And I am excited! Here is the pattern and the fabric. I still need to decide what collar to buy for the collar. At first, I was going to make it out of the same fabric as...
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I saw this posted over at View From the Hamster Wheel. I think it will be a big help to me when I'm trying to decide what really needs to be done that day and in which order should it be done. The Mayonnaise Jar and the Coffee When things in...
Happy Fathers Day to the daddy in our house. He got a nice sleep in A mug from Lucy that she made at pre-school A bookmark and card made by Charlotte...
I headed off to the country today with Mr X and Moo Moo in tow, to celebrate my mums birthday Gypsy the mini shetland It was cold and windy and wet.......
I did it! The crumb coating worked like magic. Today's work on icing and decorating the cake was another two and a half hours, which adds up to six and a...
It's only a few days left before the Eid celebration, and I'm down to the last two of this year's order. I am recording them for future reference. I had so...
My three love a good party and this morning the bribe for good behaviour during church was the party we were going to afterwards! And it worked......plus a bag full of...
This Sunday are tons of accessories to finish that vintage look. Enjoy!...
Vanessa from V and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make colorful bowtie pasta for a child’s play kitchen out of scrap fabrics. These are sooo cute! And...
The rain is pounding against the windows of the bus and because there aren't any window seals, it's pouring down the inside of the vehicle and soaking everything within a five-foot...
That's how I'm feeling — upside down. Don't you think Chili is illustrating that perfectly? ;-) I miss talking to my son. I miss knowing that he's going through all sorts...
Sometimes ,I make a garment that I think is just the “cat’s meow” after I try it on,a few minute after it comes f the sewing machine. Truth is ,I should...
Like? I do. This is Lila Tueller’s Bohemian Bag. The fabrics are all from Anna Marie Horner’s Garden Party line. This was a 2-day project, mainly because you have to wash...
Here is the latest picture of my sewing room. As you may notice, I've made an addition. When my sewing room was highlighted on The Blue Gardenia blog, I mentioned that...
Just a few pics to quickly update you on my Doll Quilt Swap 9 quilt-and then its back to work for me! Here it is with all the pieces fused down...
In October I made up New Look 6802 & really liked how it came out. I promptly pulled out another another knit to make it in, and then ended up packing...
OK so admittedly it was back in August (I've been a TERRIBLE blogger) but back in August my guy & I visited my fave Aussie city for a few days. Four...
This is the cushion cover front I made at Sewjourn. A gorgeous wool felt background and wool scrap circles and this is the arty wobbly shot that is meant to distract...
By now you're very aware that I have been busily sewing for the Living Smart Festival which is on next Sunday at Speers Point Park. Today (Sunday) we are experiencing gale...
I know that everyone is looking for a new garment but somehow I never manage to sew my first day of vacation. Today I actually spent a considerable amount of time...